09/02/2025
Congratulations!!! Gretchen Pound, Ph.D.
One of San Diego’s 2025 Top Women of Influence
In its 40th Anniversary Issue, the SD METRO Magazine featured 15 of the San Diego Business Community's Most Accomplished Women.
Dr. Pound’s Professional Accomplishments
Dr. Gretchen Pound is a pioneer in neurodivergent advocacy and integrative mental health. As the founder of Healthier Life Coaching, she has redefined how individuals and companies approach ADHD, dyslexia, high sensitivity, and emotional wellness.
With 23 years of clinical and coaching experience, Dr. Pound’s work transcends traditional psychology by integrating evidence-based clinical therapies with holistic modalities, including yoga, Ayurveda, Reiki, energy work, and mindfulness practices.
Licensed by the State of California (PSY21504), Dr. Pound is a Certified Clini-Coach®, an ADHD and executive functioning expert, and a workplace neuro-inclusion consultant. Her hybrid approach empowers clients, particularly women and entrepreneurs, with both
diagnostic clarity and personalized coaching that transforms challenges into opportunities. She works with individuals, families, and corporate clients, offering a range of services. Her social media and blogs play a significant educational role.
A frequent guest on podcasts and thought leadership platforms, Dr. Pound has emerged as a leading voice on neurodiversity in the workplace. Her 2024 recognition by the San Diego Business Journal as a Top Professional in Behavioral Health underscores her
influence and impact. Her leadership is also evident in how she helps others take steps on their own.
She coaches executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals on organization, communication, and stress management, equipping them to become stronger. Whether guiding a patient through trauma, hosting a women’s retreat, or consulting with
a company on neuro-inclusion, Dr. Pound’s approach is always the same: to lead and empower others to do the same.